10.4.1 Proportion of students with disabilities

Support for Students with Disabilities at Srinakharinwirot University, Academic Year 2025

Srinakharinwirot University is committed to providing equal access and high-quality support for students with disabilities throughout their academic journey. This includes assistance in admissions, learning, campus accessibility, and overall student well-being.

Number of Students with Disabilities:

Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs enrolled a total of 28 students with disabilities in the 2025 academic year. The breakdown by type of disability is as follows:

Number and Proportion of Students with Disabilities (Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels)

In the 2025 academic year, Srinakharinwirot University had a total 

of 28 students with disabilities enrolled across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Calculation of Proportion

Proportion of students with disabilities %= Number of students with disabilities (FTE)Total number of students (FTE)×100

28 Students with disabilities33,794 Students×100= 0.0828%

Interpretation

The total of 28 students with disabilities represents 0.0828% of all students enrolled at the university. In the academic year 2025, Srinakharinwirot University had a total enrollment of 33,794 students, comprising 28,281 undergraduate students, 2,302 master’s degree students, and 1,093 doctoral students.

This demonstrates the university’s commitment to inclusive education and provides a baseline for monitoring and improving accessibility and support services for students with disabilities.

SDG Alignment

SDG 4 – Quality Education: Ensures equitable learning opportunities for students with disabilities.

SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Supports inclusion and equal access to higher education.

However, Srinakharinwirot University student activities have organized various programs aimed at supporting students with disabilities, ensuring their happiness and reducing inequality throughout their university life. These initiatives include tailored academic support, accessible learning environments, and inclusive extracurricular activities designed to foster an inclusive campus culture. By doing so, the university promotes equal opportunities for students with disabilities, enabling them to fully participate in academic, social, and extracurricular activities.

1. Orientation and Mobility

The Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Skills Training Program for Students with Visual Impairments was organized by the Counseling and Guidance Unit, Student Affairs Division, Srinakharinwirot University. The program aimed to empower students with visual impairments to navigate the university campus independently, enabling them to travel to their desired destinations with greater confidence and reducing their reliance on assistance from others.

Impact/Relevance to SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 4: Quality Education – Promotes inclusive and equitable access to education by enabling students with visual impairments to navigate the university campus independently and participate more fully in academic activities.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Reduces barriers to mobility and accessibility, promotes equal opportunities, and empowers students with visual impairments to participate in university life with greater independence and confidence.

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2. Career Skills Development Program for Students with Disabilities: Creating Keychains with Heart

The Disability Support Services Center (SWU DSS Center) organized a career skills development program to provide students with disabilities opportunities to learn and develop practical skills through hands-on keychain-making activities. The program encourages students to express their creativity, transform their ideas into tangible products, and take pride in their own abilities and achievements.

Furthermore, the program aims to enhance students’ potential, build self-confidence, and promote independence by equipping them with practical skills that can be further developed into future career opportunities and income-generating activities. By encouraging students to create products that reflect their individual interests and abilities, the program supports the development of entrepreneurial skills, adds value to their creative work, and empowers students with disabilities to pursue sustainable income opportunities in the future.

Impact/Relevance to SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 4: Quality Education – Promotes inclusive learning and lifelong learning opportunities by providing students with disabilities with hands-on experience, creative skill development, and practical knowledge that can be applied in everyday life and future careers.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Promotes equal opportunities for skills development and economic participation by empowering students with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities, build self-confidence, and participate more fully in society.

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3. Graduation Orientation Program for Students with Disabilities

The Graduation Orientation Program for Students with Disabilities aims to celebrate the achievements of graduating students, boost their confidence, and prepare them for the transition to employment or further education. The program also provides opportunities for junior students with disabilities to learn from the experiences and success stories of graduates and alumni with disabilities, who serve as role models and sources of inspiration for their future endeavors.

Furthermore, the program promotes social responsibility and community engagement by encouraging students to participate in volunteer activities and contribute positively to society. Key activities include panel discussions featuring alumni, career readiness sessions, and collaborative activities that bring together current students and alumni to exchange experiences, strengthen relationships, and foster a supportive network. Through these initiatives, the program empowers students with disabilities to pursue their future goals with confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging.

Impact/Relevance to SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 4: Quality Education – Supports lifelong learning and inclusive education by providing students with disabilities opportunities to exchange experiences, learn from alumni, and prepare for their next stage of life through career guidance and personal development activities.

SDG 10: Promotes equal opportunities for students with disabilities by recognizing their achievements, strengthening self-confidence, and facilitating access to peer support, role models, and career development resources.

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4. Volunteer Activity: Sharing from the Heart, Giving with Love to Children

The volunteer activity “Sharing from the Heart, Giving with Love to Children” to encourage students with disabilities to recognize the value of giving and actively contribute to society. As part of the activity, students visited a children's welfare home, where they donated essential supplies and provided lunch for the children.

In addition, the Center encouraged students to set up donation boxes on campus to collect contributions from members of the university community and the public. The funds raised were then donated to the children's welfare home to support its ongoing activities and the children's well-being.

Impact/Relevance to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 10: Promotes social inclusion and equal participation by providing students with disabilities opportunities to engage in volunteer activities, contribute to their communities, and demonstrate their potential as active members of society.

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Student Affairs and the SWU DSS Center: Promoting Higher Education Access for Students with Disabilities

The Student Affairs Division at Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) recognizes the importance of higher education for students with disabilities. To promote equitable access and inclusion, the university has established policies that allow students with various types of disabilities to pursue higher education. To support this, the SWU Disability Support Services (DSS) Center has been established on the first floor of the Student Affairs Division, Office of the President, Prasarnmit Campus. The Center provides comprehensive services to students with disabilities, including:

1. Financial Support: Educational grants provided by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation for undergraduate students with disabilities.

2. Academic Support: Assistance and facilitation in learning, such as photocopying, scanning course materials, report binding, and providing other necessary learning aids. This includes reading exams for visually impaired students and coordinating with faculty for inclusive teaching.

3. Assistive Learning Equipment: Lending devices such as laptops, audio recorders, magnifiers, Braille printers, Braille note-taking devices, electric wheelchairs, specialized desks, and more.

4. Information Technology Support: Providing assistive software, including screen readers (JAWS), Braille translation software (Duxbury), and screen magnification programs (ZoomText).

5. Peer Support Program: Assigning SWU Buddy students to assist students with disabilities in academic and campus life.

6. Employment Opportunities: Promoting work-study programs and part-time employment opportunities for students with disabilities during their studies.

Classroom and Instructional Support Services, including reading examination questions for students with visual impairments and coordinating with faculty members to facilitate accessible teaching and learning.

Learning Materials and Assistive Equipment Loan Services, including laptops, voice recorders, magnifiers, Braille printers, Braille note-takers, electric wheelchairs, white canes, and other assistive devices to support students with disabilities in their learning and daily activities.

- Assistive Information Technology Services, including screen-reading software such as JAWS, Braille translation software such as Duxbury, and screen magnification software such as ZoomText.

- Academic Support and Accessibility Services, including printing and photocopying, scanning textbooks and course materials, report binding, and providing other necessary assistive equipment to facilitate accessible learning for students with disabilities.